Bernstein captures the flavor of the MA-05 Congressional race as it heats up for the sprint to the October 15th primary with a captivating phrase, “Women in Charge.”
Clark (15%) and Spilka (14%) are neck and neck with Koutoujian (12%) and Brownsberger (11%) in a close second tier match-up. A bit surprising to those who know his enthusiasm and likeability is Sciortino’s poor showing at last place with (4%). Spilka was last to enter the race and has forged an impressive charge at Clark who has been campaigning for months. Sciortino was also early-in but that does not seem to be lifting his low numbers.
Polling firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, in a brief polling memo, noted that Brownsberger, Clark, Koutoujian, and Spilka had nearly identical name-identification and favorability ratings in the poll, reflecting their familiarity and support within areas they currently represent. “None of the candidates have yet established a district-wide profile,” the pollsters wrote.
The undecided are of course the pot-of-gold and it will take lots of groundwork as well as fundraising to get name recognition outside of their respective districts.
I am close to declaring my support for one of the leading ladies as I have leaned toward two of the five with no problem eliminating three since the field congealed – and no, my top two are not both women.
Where are you at?
He’s the only state representative in the field and thus by definition starts with a smaller base. The others are three state senators with thus larger bases and the High Sheriff who has already been elected county-wide.